perk (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk (up)
Verb
  • Garlands of Scottish flags and columns of balloons brightened the room.
    Nathan Tavares, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
  • The deep red-plum tint subtly brightens the whites of your eyes and flatters all eye colors, especially greens and hazels.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • But after President Joseph R. Biden Jr. lifted the bans in January 2021, travel from those countries — and from Chad, Libya and Yemen — more than rebounded.
    Allison McCann, New York Times, 5 June 2025
  • But the restrictions haven’t been lifted, causing intense displeasure inside the Trump administration and prompting a recent series of measures imposed on China, three administration officials told CNN last week.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Stay hydrated: Since dry mouth raises gum disease risk, make sure to drink plenty of water.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • Eye-catching knobs and pulls made a splash in many booths at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year, and brands like Rous and Plank Hardware are delivering standout designs that elevate cabinetry and furniture with a fresh, must-see flair.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
  • Watson elevated the black top and blue jeans formula with her styling, accessorizing with a pair of chunky black boots and dangling, shoulder-grazing earrings.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 June 2025
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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